Recent terrorist attacks cast shadow over Germany's Carnival season

With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next

The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips

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Without Erling Haaland, Manchester City Is a Shadow of a Team

The injured striker’s absence wrecked City’s chances against Madrid.

The New York Times - 13h

Samba queen Sabrina Sato: ‘Heaven must be similar to Carnival’

The Brazilian star loves sunglasses, massages and her tailor-made costumes

Financial Times - 13h

Ranking NBA's top 25 players this season (so far): Nikola Jokić over SGA at No. 1, three Knicks crack list

As the league restarts after the All-Star break, let's appreciate the best players in the NBA to this point

CBS Sports - 20h

Universal’s Theme Parks, Long in Disney’s Shadow, Expand at Dizzying Pace

Universal is going after Disney, the industry leader, with new parks in Florida and Texas: “We want people to think of us first.”

The New York Times - 7h

Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities

Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, ...

ABC News - 17h

China supports 'recent consensus' between US and Russia on Ukraine war, foreign minister says

China supports “the recent consensus” between the U.S. and Russia on the war in Ukraine, said Wang Yi, the country’s foreign minister, amid ongoing discussions about bringing an end to the nearly ...

The Hill - 14h

Germany’s Far-Right Comeback

Germany’s attempts to “remember away” its Nazi past has instead paved the way for an extremist resurgence.

The New York Times - 1d

Germany Is in Big Trouble

Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.

The New York Times - 10h

‘Make Germany Great Again’: How the Trump effect is spreading into Germany

Bolstered by support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, the AfD party is seeing a surge in support from Germany’s far-right. Amid a widening political divide in the country, support for ...

NBC News - 3h

No extension for Vlad Jr., Devers vs. Bregman drama in Boston & can Ohtani parallel park? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman react to Vladdy not signing an extension in Toronto, 3B drama in Boston, Manfred's latest appearance before the press and play a game of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Is Toronto's gamble with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a massive mistake? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is poised to hit free agency next winter. Did the Blue Jays miss their opportunity?

Yahoo Sports - 19h

When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy

The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.

The New York Times - 8h

Milliseconds to breach: How patch automation closes attackers’ fastest loophole

Patching shouldn't be the action item teams get to when other higher-priority tasks are completed. It's core to keeping a business alive.

VentureBeat - 1d

Three buses explode in Israel in 'suspected terror attack', police say

The vehicles blew up in parking lots in the city of Bat Yam, though without causing casualties.

BBC News - 10h

The Erinsborough asteroid attack! Now that Neighbours is doomed, it needs to end with a bang

After the Austalian soap’s previous false ending, it’s almost impossible to imagine it getting a second starry finale – or it finding a new home. This time, its farewell needs to stick. It’s always ...

The Guardian - 3h

Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany

Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party is ahead in polls before Sunday’s election, sees an “epochal rupture” with a United States that is more aligned with Russia.

The New York Times - 1d

Germany condemns 'unbelievable perfidy' of Hamas hostage handovers

Yahoo News - 5h

Germany's AfD insists it is not just a party of the east anymore

Yahoo News - 5h

Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

ESPN - 12h

The M.L.S. Season Is Starting, and There’s a Clear Favorite

Who will win it all and who will surprise? Our experts make predictions.

The New York Times - 2h

Chipotle Plans to Hire 20,000 Workers for ‘Burrito Season’

As spring approaches, people’s thoughts will turn toward green grass, sunny days, the start of baseball, and, according to the fast-food chain, a hankering for burritos that will require its ...

Inc. - 1d

'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.

ESPN - 13h

Bonus season: how does yours measure up?

Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school fees

Financial Times - 13h

Fortnite Map Changes In Chapter 6 Season 2

The new Fortnite map is here, giving the island a GTA-like makeover with several tightly-packed city elements, Black Markets to shop at, and new vehicles driving around with lots of loot up for ...

GameSpot - 11h

Pro-Russian hackers attack Italian websites after president compares invasion of Ukraine to Nazis

A pro-Russian hacker group is attacking Italian government websites in what it said was a reaction to a speech by Italian President Sergio Mattarella that compared Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to ...

ABC News - 3d

The cyber insurance reckoning: Why AI-powered attacks are breaking coverage (and what comes next)

Cybersecurity insurance is increasingly critical, particularly as AI transforms (and simplifies) hackers' methodologies.

VentureBeat - 1d

AI vs. endpoint attacks: What security leaders must know to stay ahead

Why enterprises must embrace an AI-first strategy that unifies endpoint, identity and network security within a zero-trust framework.

VentureBeat - 1d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favorite to become Germany's new chancellor?

Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany's chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.

CNBC - 1d

Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

BBC News - 17h

How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland

Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on Sunday

Financial Times - 13h

Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday

More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekend

ABC News - 9h

St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland

Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers. St Pancras railway station in London and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up ...

The Guardian - 7h

St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany

The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.

BBC News - 6h

The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It

Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out?

The New York Times - 5h

Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

CBS News - 1h